Are you ready to get a whiter smile with professional teeth whitening?

Hoping to get your pearly whites whiter? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Our Lansing, MI, dentist, Dr. Scott Stone, has helped countless patients get brighter smiles with the help of professional teeth whitening. While DIY whitening remedies may help you, professional teeth whitening offers fast and effective results each and every time.

How does teeth whitening work?

No matter whether you are using an over-the-counter whitening kit or turning to our Lansing, MI, cosmetic dentist for quick chairside whitening treatment, the bleaching gel will contain an active ingredient known to break up stains. Most whitening gels contain either hydrogen peroxide (the same ingredient used to lighten hair) or carbamide peroxide. Both ingredients will penetrate the porous enamel and dentin layers of the tooth to break up and destroy these stain molecules.

Of course, there is a difference between at-home whitening and in-office whitening. Since we have received specialized training to be able to whiten smiles effectively and safely, this means that the whitening gel that we use contains a much higher concentration of the active ingredient. This just means that we won’t have to leave the gel on your teeth nearly as long as you would with over-the-counter products in order to see results. This is how we can get smiles anywhere from 3-9 shades whiter in just a single one-hour whitening session!

Who is a good candidate for professional teeth whitening?

There are several factors to consider when it comes to getting professional teeth whitening in Lansing, MI. First and foremost, your teeth and gums must be healthy and free from disease or decay. If we do detect any of these issues we will need to treat them before you can get teeth whitening.

Another factor to consider is the type of stains you are dealing with. Professional teeth whitening works best on yellowing teeth caused by aging, foods, and drinks. Dark stains, often from smoking, don’t typically respond as effectively to whitening treatment or may require more than one session. Stains that are internal also will not respond to whitening treatment.

Furthermore, patients who have a lot of dental work (e.g. veneers, bonding, crowns or fillings) should be aware that bleaching your smile will not brighten these artificial structures. Professional whitening will only work on natural tooth enamel. This means that some of these restorations may not completely match the shade of your smile after treatment. This is something we can discuss during your consultation.

Call today!

Here at Smile by Stone in Lansing, MI, we believe that a beautiful smile is easy to achieve with a little help. If you want to brighten that lackluster smile, then it’s time to call us at (517) 482-5546 to find out if professional teeth whitening is right for you!